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INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (CHS-252094)

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Course Description:


This course gives an overview of human services as a profession and as an academic discipline. It provides a sampling of the knowledge, skills, ethical values, and practical experiences needed to successfully assist others to a higher quality of life. Assignments are based on case studies, practical experiences, ethical dilemmas and a field practicum or project designed to help you decide if human services is the career path for you. Introduction to Human Services partially completes the Community and Human Services Area of Study requirements for human service values and practical experience. Even if you are already employed in a human service field, you will want to take this course in order to understand the history and breadth of the profession as a whole.


This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Lower Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Spring 2. Summer. Fall 1. Fall 2.

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